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Two Part Thoracic Port Assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-24
TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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[0014]In some embodiments, the first and se

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However, reducing patient trauma during the procedure, discomfort during recovery, and the overall recovery time remain issues of importance.

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[0019]Embodiments of the presently disclosed port assembly are described in detail with reference to the drawings wherein like reference numerals identify similar or identical elements. As used herein, the term “distal” refers to that portion of the device which is further from a user, while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the device which is closer to a user.

[0020]Referring initially to FIG. 1, there is disclosed an embodiment of a thoracic port assembly 10 for use during a thoracic surgical procedure. It should be appreciated that the access port assembly can also be used for other procedures and / or provide access to other regions of the body. Port assembly 10 generally includes a top (first) or proximal port element 12 and a bottom (second) or distal port element 14. Port assembly 10 is configured and dimensioned to have a substantially box-like configuration, for example, including a configuration that is substantially rectangular, square, oval, circular, etc.

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Abstract

A surgical port for use during a thoracic surgery includes a first port element and a second port element. The first port element includes a first sidewall and a first flange that is positioned adjacent a proximal portion of the first sidewall. The first flange extends in a laterally outward direction. The second port element includes a second sidewall and a second flange that is positioned adjacent a distal portion of the second sidewall. The second flange extends in a laterally outward direction. The first port element is configured to securely couple to the second port element and each of the first and second sidewalls defines a passageway to allow a surgical instrument to pass therethrough.

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[0001]This application claims priority from provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 415,947, filed Nov. 22, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present disclosure relates to a thoracic port assembly for use during a thoracic surgical procedure. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a thoracic port assembly which includes first and second port elements that are coupled to each other for use during the thoracic surgical procedure.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]In an effort to reduce trauma and recovery time, many surgical procedures are performed through small openings in the skin, such as an incision or a natural body orifice. For example, these procedures include laparoscopic procedures, which are generally performed within the confines of a patient's abdomen, and thoracic procedures, which are generally performed within a patient's chest cavity.[0006]Specific surgical instruments ha...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B1/32
CPCA61B17/0293A61B2017/3443A61B2017/3427A61B17/3423
Inventor HAIG, FIONA MIDDLEMISSCOLLIER, NICHOLAS JOHN
Owner TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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